DSST: Byers High School
Charter School
558 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
DSST: Byers High School, located in the historic Byers Junior High building in Denver’s West Washington Park neighborhood, is a high-performing public charter school that operates under the Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) network. The school is known for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. By fostering a culture of academic excellence and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare a diverse student body for success in four-year universities and professional careers.
Beyond its academic focus, DSST: Byers is widely recognized for its strong school culture and commitment to community. The campus utilizes a "small school" model within a larger educational setting to ensure that students receive personalized attention and support from faculty. The school maintains a highly structured environment that prioritizes core values such as respect, integrity, and courage, striving to close the opportunity gap by ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has access to a high-quality education that challenges and develops them as critical thinkers.
Beyond its academic focus, DSST: Byers is widely recognized for its strong school culture and commitment to community. The campus utilizes a "small school" model within a larger educational setting to ensure that students receive personalized attention and support from faculty. The school maintains a highly structured environment that prioritizes core values such as respect, integrity, and courage, striving to close the opportunity gap by ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has access to a high-quality education that challenges and develops them as critical thinkers.
558
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 210 |
| Hispanic | 186 |
| Black | 112 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White210 (37.6 %)
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Hispanic186 (33.3 %)
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Black112 (20.1 %)
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Two or More32 (5.7 %)
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Asian17 (3.0 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C |
| Phone: | (303)524-6350 |
| Website: | http://www.dsstpublicschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 558 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 263 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 49 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
149
Grade 10
136
Grade 11
138
Grade 12
135
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 149 |
| Grade 10 | 136 |
| Grade 11 | 138 |
| Grade 12 | 135 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 242 | 43.4% |
| Male | 316 | 56.6% |
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